DailyArt
Studio project focused on enhancing the user experience and visual design of DailyArt, an existing art history learning application that delivers a new artwork and story each day.
Project Type:
Interaction Design, Brand Identity
Date:
Summer 2023
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This studio project focused on redesigning the DailyArt art history learning application to improve user experience, accessibility, and engagement. I identified key usability issues in the existing interface, which felt outdated, difficult to navigate, and lacked engagement. My goal was to create a more intuitive and visually captivating experience that made discovering and learning about artwork more accessible.
The redesign introduced an interactive daily art reveal feature, where users could uncover a new piece of art each day and explore details such as the artist, medium, and location. Additionally, I integrated functionality to save favorite artworks for easy reference and provided insights into artists and museums beyond the artwork itself.
By simplifying the typeface and color palette, I created a clean, cohesive visual identity that allowed the artwork to take center stage. This project bridged my love of art history and design, demonstrating how thoughtful design can enhance learning experiences and make art more approachable for a wider audience.
Background:
DailyArt is the #1 app for learning about art history, offering users a new piece of fine art each day alongside a short, digestible story. The app encourages users to dive deeper into the world of art history making fine art accessible and engaging for everyone.
The original interface of DailyArt felt dated, cluttered, and lacked engagement. Important details were often hard to locate, and the visual design competed with the artwork itself. My redesign aimed to create a more intuitive, elegant, and user-friendly experience that emphasizes the art as the focal point of the application.
Design Opportunities:
1. Improve readability and visual hierarchy
2. Modernize the interface while retaining DailyArt's character
3. Enhance navigation and discoverability of content
4. Prioritize artwork as the central visual element
Inter, a versatile sans-serif typeface, offers high legibility and a neutral tone, making it ideal for digital reading. Its simplicity allows the artwork to remain the central focus while supporting clear navigation and accessible content.
A minimal grey palette creates a calm, gallery-like environment that foregrounds visual art, while deep red accents nod to traditional exhibition design—adding emotional resonance and a sense of curated sophistication to the user experience.
Dark Grey
Inter
Regular
Dark Red
Grey
Inter
SemiBold
Light Grey
Black
